Why Smart Realtors Focus on Wealth, Not Just Commissions | John Gafford

In this episode, I sit down with John Gafford, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur from Las Vegas, to dive into the keys to building long-term wealth through vertical integration and staying adaptable in the ever-changing real estate market. We talk about the power of podcasting as a tool for networking and building authority, the mistakes that come with over expansion, and why focusing locally and diversifying income streams is critical for sustained success. John shares his experience with his vertically integrated business model, which includes brokerage, mortgage, title, and escrow services, and explains why staying ahead of market trends is so important. We also discuss the increasing interest among realtors in real estate investing, the importance of ethical practices in distressed sales, and how a flexible, forward-thinking approach is essential for navigating the industry's challenges. This episode is packed with practical advice and candid insights for agents, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to take their game to the next level. -- Connect with John Gafford Follow Jon on Instagram: @TheJohnGafford Listen to his podcast Escaping the Drift Learn more about John’s real estate expertise Share this video with someone who needs to hear John’s insights! -- The #1 training and coaching system to launch, grow, and scale your investing business! 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 : http://www.thescienceofflipping.com Turn cold real estate leads into engaged motivated sellers on auto-pilot using the power of A.I! 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 : https://www.rocketly.ai/ Have a question? Ask me anything at https://www.askjustin.ai/ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 : After investing in real estate for over 17 years and almost 3000 deals done, Justin has created a business that generates 7 figures in active income through wholesaling and fix and flipping as well as accumulating millions of dollars of rental properties including 5 apartment buildings, 50+ single family homes, and 1 storage facility Justins longevity in real estate is due to his ability to look around the corners, adapt to changing markets, perfecting Raising private capital, and focusing on lead generation which allows him to not just wholesale and fix & flip, but also accumulate wealth through long term holds. His success in real estate led him to start The Entrepreneur DNA podcast and The Science Of Flipping podcast and education company, where he has coached and mentored thousands of aspiring and active investors over the last decade. He is a nationally recognized speaker and is on a mission to educate as many people as possible on becoming a successful dynamic real estate investor. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒔 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒚 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏 : “Justin is one of the best trainers in this space. He really gives everything to his tribe.” – Brent Daniels (TTP) “Justin’s ability to connect with people and help them understand what he is teaching, is unparallelled” – Kent Clothier (REWW) “We have been in the trenches flipping homes in Phoenix for over a decade, he is one of the best to do it.” – Sean Terry (Flip2Freedom) Subscribe To Justin Colby: http://youtube.com/justincolby View All My Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustinColby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.